INIU Portable Charger Recall Issued After Nearly a Dozen Fires: CPSC

More than 200,000 INIU power bank portable chargers sold on Amazon are being recalled after the devices caused at least $380,000 in property damage.

Consumers are being told to immediately stop using INIU BI-B41 power banks, due to a risk that the lithium-ion battery may overheat and ignite, posing serious safety risks.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the INIU portable charger recall on December 5, after receiving at least 15 reports of power banks overheating, including 11 fires that caused property damage and at least three burn injuries.

A power bank is a portable, rechargeable battery that allows users to charge phones, tablets, and other electronic devices when a wall outlet is not available. Most power banks rely on lithium-ion batteries, which offer a lightweight design and high energy capacity.

While these products are typically safe to use, the recall highlights the risk of lithium-ion batteries malfunctioning when they are not designed or manufactured properly. When this happens, the battery may overheat and enter a thermal runaway state, which can trigger fires or explosions. These incidents can cause significant property damage and may result in severe burn injuries or other harm to consumers.

The recall covers approximately 210,000 INIU 10,000 mAh portable power banks that were sold in either black or blue. The devices feature the INIU logo with a paw print–shaped LED indicator on the front. 

The recalled power banks were manufactured in China by Shenzhen Topstar Industry Co. and sold on Amazon between August 2021 and April 2022 for roughly $18. Model and serial numbers are printed on the lower back of each unit.

The affected devices are model BI-B41, with the following serial numbers:

• 000G21
• 000H21
• 000I21
• 000L21

Consumers can determine whether their power bank is affected by checking the serial number and visiting the company’s recall website, https://iniushop.com/pages/recall-b41#, where they can register for a full refund.

Individuals who still have the recalled power banks are being instructed to stop using them immediately and dispose of them safely. Lithium-ion batteries should not be placed in the trash, in general recycling, or in used battery collection boxes due to their fire risks. 

For guidance on proper disposal, owners should contact their local household waste collection center.

Consumers with additional questions can contact INIU at 888-886-3606 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@iniu.shop, or online at https://iniushop.com and click on “Product Recalls.”

Power Bank Recalls

Fire and explosion risks associated with lithium-ion batteries have been well documented for years, and portable chargers are among the many products that can be affected. 

In September 2025, more than 480,000 Anker power banks sold on Amazon and other retailers were recalled following at least 33 reports of fires or explosions, including four burn injuries.

Earlier in the year, Anker also issued a recall for its PowerCore power banks after receiving 19 reports of devices catching fire or exploding, which resulted in 11 instances of property damage totaling more than $60,000.

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